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Meaning of word decrement from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : The amount by which something decreases.

Synonyms : decrease

The amount by which something increases.

They proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare.
increase, increment

Meaning : A process of becoming smaller or shorter.

Synonyms : decrease

A process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important.

The increase in unemployment.
The growth of population.
growth, increase, increment

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.

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